We had the opportunity as WDW Passholders to preview Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride at Disney World’s Epcot theme park. Getting there was a hike. The trams weren’t running in the parking lots, presumably due to Covid changes, and so we had to make a trek in the heat to the gate. The entire front part … Read more
We were fortunate to have three family birthdays fall during Magical Dining month in Orlando. That makes it simple what to do to celebrate. Go out to eat! Here are the birthday dinners we attended and the delicious meals we consumed, along with one we did on our own. Never mind the added sugar and … Read more
Creating a setting within a setting is an important tool for fiction writers. In the mystery genre, we place our sleuths within a distinctive milieu that becomes a character in itself. Whether it’s a small town, a neighborhood in a big city, or a regional locale, this setting imbues our stories with a unique flavor. … Read more
I am excited to announce the release of The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Volume Four: Books 10-12 Copyright © 2021 by Nancy J. Cohen Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-19-5 Cover Design by The Killion Group, Inc. Digital Layout by Formatting4u.com In this trio of adventures, hairstylist sleuth Marla Vail discovers … Read more
We took a break and went to the Animal Kingdom at Disney World to make use of our annual passes. Our parking space was within easy walking distance of the entrance so we were lucky in that regard. We walked along the shady paths toward Africa. After stopping at Starbucks for some snacks to refuel … Read more
Most authors have several manuscripts gathering dust in their drawers. These are our unsold babies, books we wrote along the journey to becoming a published author. Are they really that bad, or were they merely not ready for the right market at the right time? Aside from the corrections that our more skilled eye could … Read more
Enola Holmes is back! Nancy Springer’s nationally bestselling series and breakout Netflix sensation returns to beguile readers young and old in Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche. NANCY SPRINGER is the author of the nationally bestselling Enola Holmes novels, including The Case of the Missing Marquess, which was made into the hit Netflix movie, Enola … Read more
This past weekend I had the privilege of speaking at the “And the Women Gather” Annual Literary Event in Deland, FL sponsored by Desert Sage, a lifestyle wellness company. We left the house early to arrive in plenty of time for the book event, especially when I saw there was a Tuesday Morning store along … Read more
Have you noticed how the size of your favorite brand items in the stores have shrunk while the prices remain the same or are higher? You’ve probably observed how your grocery bill has increased while portion sizes have gotten smaller. While I was writing A Bad Hair Day Cookbook, I had to adjust recipes that … Read more
I am excited to announce the release of The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Volume Three: Books 7-9 Copyright © 2021 by Nancy J. Cohen Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-18-8 Cover Design by The Killion Group, Inc. Digital Layout by Formatting4u.com Meet Marla Shore, a Florida hairstylist and salon owner with … Read more